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An new alternative for pet goodbyes

Veterinarian Dale Paley talks to a family about the options they have for their pet near the end of its life on May 3, 2013 in Spartanburg, S.C. Paley said the most difficult part of her job is watching the light fade from a pet's eyes as it takes a last breath. Euthanasia is a difficult task. It also may be a necessary last resort when a pet is suffering great pain. Paley has begun offering in-home pet euthanasia in Spartanburg County and the surrounding area. The service allows people to have their pets euthanized in a setting more familiar than a veterinary clinic. AP

Veterinarian Dale Paley prepares a syringe at her home on May 3, 2013 in Spartanburg, S.C. Paley said the most difficult part of her job is watching the light fade from a pet's eyes as it takes a last breath. Euthanasia is a difficult task. It also may be a necessary last resort when a pet is suffering great pain. Paley has begun offering in-home pet euthanasia in Spartanburg County and the surrounding area. The service allows people to have their pets euthanized in a setting more familiar than a veterinary clinic. AP

Veterinarian Dale Paley shows photos of a dog on May 3, 2013 in Spartanburg, S.C. Paley said the most difficult part of her job is watching the light fade from a pet's eyes as it takes a last breath. Euthanasia is a difficult task. It also may be a necessary last resort when a pet is suffering great pain. Paley has begun offering in-home pet euthanasia in Spartanburg County and the surrounding area. The service allows people to have their pets euthanized in a setting more familiar than a veterinary clinic. AP

Veterinarian Dale Paley prepares a syringe at her home on May 3, 2013 in Spartanburg, S.C. Paley said the most difficult part of her job is watching the light fade from a pet's eyes as it takes a last breath. Euthanasia is a difficult task. It also may be a necessary last resort when a pet is suffering great pain. Paley has begun offering in-home pet euthanasia in Spartanburg County and the surrounding area. The service allows people to have their pets euthanized in a setting more familiar than a veterinary clinic. AP

Veterinarian Dale Paley looks over a a pet grave on May 3, 2013 in Spartanburg, S.C. Paley said the most difficult part of her job is watching the light fade from a pet's eyes as it takes a last breath. Euthanasia is a difficult task. It also may be a necessary last resort when a pet is suffering great pain. Paley has begun offering in-home pet euthanasia in Spartanburg County and the surrounding area. The service allows people to have their pets euthanized in a setting more familiar than a veterinary clinic. AP

A sign is placed over a pet grave on May 3, 2013 in Spartanburg, S.C. Veterinarian Dale Paley said the most difficult part of her job is watching the light fade from a pet's eyes as it takes a last breath. Euthanasia is a difficult task. It also may be a necessary last resort when a pet is suffering great pain. Paley has begun offering in-home pet euthanasia in Spartanburg County and the surrounding area. The service allows people to have their pets euthanized in a setting more familiar than a veterinary clinic. AP